My favorite proteomics books

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Price: US$84.95

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A guide to the analysis of proteins by 2D electrophoresis and mass spectroscopy, specifically the methods used for expression proteomics. The authors first review sample preparation, isoelectric focusing, sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS- PAGE), spot detection techniques, computer image analysis, and protein identification by database searching. The second half of the book provides detailed instructions for performing each step in the laboratory. Troubleshooting tables complete the manual.Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR .

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This book represents a collection of articles that review approaches and technologies useful in the analysis of global protein expression, or proteomics. An introduction to the relationship between genomics and so-called proteomics is followed by chapters devoted to genetic based methods to study protein expression, reviews of two-dimensional gel electrophroresis, mass spectrometry, image analysis, high throughput / automation and some applications. Despite the title of the book, there is little on protein function, and a major facet of proteomics, that is, quantitation is all but forgotten. Some chapters overly cite the authors own work and ignore others, some errors are also encountered. In Chapter 5 Patterson and co describe post souce decay or PSD as occuring IN the ion source and repeatedly refers to MS measurement of mass not, more correctly, mass-to-charge. 

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Two-dimensional electrophoresis is the central methodology in proteome research, and the state of the art is described in detail in this text, together with extensive coverage of the detection methods available. Sufficient detail is given to allow the readers to apply these technologies to their own particular requirements. 

Price: US$125.00
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Selected papers presented at the MPSA 98 are covering new, sensitive and rapid methods for the analysis of proteins, with special emphasis on the total cell proteins, the proteome. In addition to the experimental details, the advantages and limitations of the methodological approaches are discussed. Topics included are: Protein sequencing analysis, protein and peptide sample preparation, mass spectrometry, NMR, analysis of post-translational modifications, purification of recombinant proteins, protein-protein and protein-DNA interactions, structure prediction, modeling and protein folding, functional implications of protein domains and newly emerging methods for the investigation of the proteome, allowing to analyse the expression of genes 

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Comprises 55 contributions that are intended as a guide both for novices to 2-D gels and for experienced practitioners who want to try the newer techniques. The contributions guide researchers through the complete process of working with 2-D protein gels from making the protein extract to finally identifying the proteins of interest. The volume includes protocols for generating 2-D protein extracts from most of  the standard model organisms, including bacteria, yeasts, nematodes, plants, mice, and humans. Each chapter includes a description of the protocol, the basic theory behind it, a list of the equipment and reagents necessary for the protocol, a step-by-step guide to the experiment, and hints for dealing with problems. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR 

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This is a classic book on functional genomics. It covers the proteomics approach for functional genomics study like 2-D gel electrophoresis, the basics of Mass Spectroscopy applications on functional genomics, the databases, protein modelling and applications. 

Price: US$42.00
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It is an excellent book for an outsider to grasp the basic ideas about the two most promising technologies for proteomics: matrix-sssisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) and eletrospray ionization (ESI). Also covered are many other ionization techniques, the basics of detection and the analysis of raw data. Another excellent point is it is very thin ~ 140 pages, you can easily finish it within a day or two. A must buy for beginners.